Wow, a triple threat. A futbol movie, about Leed’s United (my favorite former EPL team, now leading the 1st Division and primed to return!) and a great story. It’s been covered by NPR and is receiving special screenings on both coasts. I’ve put in a request to my favorite indie theater, The Moxie, to find out if they’ll be bringing the film to our area.
The Damned United is being released in the U.S. in October, and tells the story of legendary manager Brian Clough’s doomed 44-day reign as manager of Leeds United. The film was written by Peter Morgan and stars Michael Sheen (both were involved in Frost/Nixon and The Queen), along with Jim Broadbent, Colm Meaney and Timothy Spall. Clough attained legendary status with spells at Derby County and Nottingham Forest, winning the European Cup back to back in ‘79 and ‘80, the European Super Cup in ‘79, the top flight championship in ‘72 and ‘79, and the League Cup four times over the span of his career. Clough retired from football after 18 years with Forest in 1993 and passed away in 2004.
Hat tip to Bob Jordan! UPDATE – The Moxie has indicated the film will be on their December calendar
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